Literature Courses

Study poetry, prose, fiction and drama with our collection of literature courses and study guides. Each resource includes engaging video lessons in addition to quizzes and practice tests you can use to prepare for an exam, improve your grades or continue your education.

How It Works

Choose a literature course: Choose from among English and American literature courses and study guides designed for middle and high school students as well as college students, adult learners and teachers.

Watch entertaining video lessons: Video lessons give you a brief synopsis of important works of literature, while also helping you understand key themes and literary devices.

Test your understanding of course material: Multiple-choice quizzes are included at the end of each lesson. You can also take chapter tests and a practice final exam.

Get help from our literature instructors: Our experienced instructors are happy to answer all of your literature questions.

Who Are Our Courses For?

High school students taking AP courses or SAT subject tests

College students who want to test out of introductory courses

College graduates preparing for teacher licensing exams

Teachers looking for resources aligned with Common Core standards

Anyone interested in earning a certificate of completion in literature

Why Our Courses Work

Modular course format: You can view course chapters and lessons as many times as you want, whether to go back and refresh your memory of key turning points in a work of fiction or review the poem you're currently discussing in class.

Expert instruction: Our knowledgeable instructors explain literary movements and author biographies in a way that can help you take on any work of literature.

Practice quizzes and tests: Get some help memorizing literary terms by taking the multiple-choice quizzes and practice final exams. You can access them as many times as you need.